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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.91, 616.32 and 137.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.91, 616.32 and 137.01 is: 205.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.91 : 616.32 = 137.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.91/616.32 = 137.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.91x = 616.32 × 137.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.91x = 84,442.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,442.00/410.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.50

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